tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13623730.post-1118773561573359492005-06-14T13:23:00.000-05:002005-06-14T13:26:01.576-05:00Although I don’t usually believe that personality traits are genetically inherited, I have a feeling that if you looked hard enough, you’d see “<strong>feminist</strong>” ingrained into my DNA.<br /><br />The women in my family left their homes to start fresh in other countries. They raised children alone when they were young widows and served their communities in the best way they knew how. They started their own businesses to support their families and went to court to liberate themselves from abusive husbands. They were strong in a time when society said a woman should be seen and not heard, should cook, clean and launder till their hands bled but never work outside the home.<br /><br />And I like to think that a little bit of their courage and resilience lies inside me.<br /><br />I’m 19 years old and live in London, England where I’m pursing a BA in Media Studies - Journalism. After I graduate, I intend to pursue a Masters degree and then I hope to join the legions of reporters badgering politicians for answers to tough questions. Getting to do that in America would be the dream - I’m not sure there is a country with a political scene as complicated and vibrant as that of the USA.<br /><br />I’m just starting out in life, forming my opinions and learning about the world around me through the eyes of an adult rather than a child. Feminism to me is about exploring that world being proud of who I am and knowing that I have potential to achieve my goals be they large - writing a book - or small - learning to drive without causing damage to people and/or property.<br /><br />Hopefully, this blog will be a great place to begin.Lauranoreply@blogger.com